The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-10-05

who was In his element, embracing the oppor
tunity to see the President and his wife. Occs-
sionalIy some man or woman would get
past the guards and near enough to extend his
or her hand to the President or Mrs. Cleveland.
Notwithstanding the arduousness of the task
both Mr.. ana Mrs. Clevand received all over
lures of this kind pleasantly, and took the out
stretched hands
A strongly built mstron, apparently
nearing her three score and ten, but
we'll preserved. created a slight COM
motion by her persistent efforts
to get: within Misunderstanding distance OF the
President. "Move on" commanded the guard
on the right, gently pushing the old lady.
She wouldn't move on. but persisted in break
ing the line and remaining in that vicinity. SCI
have come all the way from Cincinnati to see
the President" she shouted, "and I'm going
10 shake hands with him" Judge Niblack's
attention was drawn to her, and he kindly
drew her aside, saying he would provide for her.
In answer to the Judges questions, the old
lady said, with fixed determination marked on
every lineament: 81 am not going to leave here
until 1 shake hands with Mr.. Cleveland
"And what is your name, pray?" said the
Judge pleasantly.
Banks, Mrs. Banks, OF Cincinnati" she re-
piled. 81 am Murat Halstead's mother-In-
law. When he married my daughter,
be was as good a Democrat as am, but now he
is Republican. shant go home until shake
hands with President Cleveland if have to fol-
ow him to st. Louis"
"You shall shake hands with him." rejoined
Judge Niblack and taking the old lady by the
arm he politely escorted her to the.stand.where
United States Marshal Hawkins provided seat
in secluded corner. Nov, sit here" said the
Judge, ''and you will get to shake hands with
the President. Che waited patiently as In
structed and her hearts wish was gratlhe1.
1t is estimated that fully 4o,o0) people passed
through the building, and not an incident or
accident occurred Ia mar the pleasure of the
event. Shortly Def IRE 2 O'Clock it became
necessary to close 'hs doors, preparatory to the
visit of the Presids ial party to the residences
of Mrs. Henrieks Senator Mcdonald. Thou
sands OF people Who were in line outside failed.
therefore, to secure admission.
After the crowd had surged through the
building, the party were invited lbY Governor
Gray to visit the House of Representatives and
Senate Chamber on the second floor. Presi-
dent Cleveland. leaning upon the arm OF Gov
ernOr Gray, followed by Mrs. Cleveland and Mr..
John P. Frenzel, Mr.. Lamont and Mr.. N. s. By
ram, Mr.. Bissell, Ex-Governor Porter and
and Ex-Governor Bishop, of Ohio, en-
tered the elevator and were escorted to
the Legislative halls in the order
named. Mr.. Cleveland had previous
ly expressed desire to see
the Senate Chamber and House OF Representa-
tives. He appeared to be favorably impressed
with the appearance Of the rooms, and it wa:
noticed that he talked tn the Govern or aside in
reference to them. Mrs. Cleveland ex
pressed herself as much pleased with the look
Of the building throughout. They then left the
building and took their carriages Tor the shor
ride to Mrs Hendricks residence.